Talentschule Surselva

What Talentschule Surselva does

Talentschule Surselva is a public cantonal upper secondary school (Oberstufe) located in Ilanz in the Surselva region of the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. The school provides upper secondary education for approximately 30 students who simultaneously pursue intensive talent development in sports or music, organized into three talent class levels (TK1, TK2, TK3) corresponding roughly to grades 7-9. It operates with a small staff of approximately 5 employees and serves two primary customer segments: youth athletes with confirmation from cantonal sports associations, and musically talented youth pursuing serious music education. The institution uses 12 individualized base timetables to accommodate training and competition schedules.

The core technology infrastructure centers on LernLAB, a Moodle-based learning management system delivering courses in German, English, Italian, and Romansh Sursilvan across subjects including English, German, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Geography/History, Poly.Sport, Art, Media & Informatics, Career Orientation, Individualization, and Ethics/Religion/Communities. Operational partnerships with Das Regionalspital Surselva (medical support), Vitafit Training AG (athletic training), Bildungszentrum Surselva (facility sharing with Schule Ilanz/Glion), and ARGO (catering at 12.50 CHF per meal) round out the service infrastructure. The proprietary Poly.Sport program — described as an invention of the school — provides cross-sport foundational training, with Poly.kids extending similar methodology into grades 4-5. The school carries Swiss Olympic approved partner recognition.

The school's revenue model is anchored by cantonal and municipal education funding, with tuition covered by the student's municipality of residence under a cantonally-regulated structure. Direct revenue streams include an annual infrastructure fee of 400 CHF per student (covering SmartBoards, personal MacBookAir laptops, ski storage, and bus services) and per-meal catering fees via ARGO. Admission is coordinated through Sportamt Graubünden via a two-stage process with centralized examinations in Chur. Marketing relies on annual information evenings for parents, trial days (Schnuppern), and referrals from cantonal sports associations and music schools — a deliberately narrow, event-driven go-to-motion consistent with the institution's elite-talent positioning.

Name

Talentschule Surselva

Legal name

Talentschule Surselva

Website

https://ts-surselva.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Talentschule Surselva is a public cantonal upper secondary school in Ilanz, Graubünden, Switzerland, serving roughly 30 talented youth athletes and musicians each year by combining Oberstufe academic education with structured talent development across three class levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education with Sports and Music Talent Development

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gifted, Advanced & Acceleration Centers (Honors/AP/IB Enrichment) (EDANAHAL), Growth Mindset, Motivation & Goal-Setting Programs (EDAMAIAE)

Keywords

• Talent development education
• Combined sports schooling
• Music talent education
• Athlete academic support
• Upper secondary school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilanz

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal School Funding: The canton of Graubünden covers tuition costs, which are invoiced to students' municipalities of residence. This is the primary revenue stream, representing government-funded education services.
2. Infrastructure Fee: 400 CHF per school year charged for enhanced infrastructure including SmartBoards, personal MacBookAir laptops, digital learning platform, ski storage, and school bus.
3. Catering Services: Lunch provision through ARGO partnership at 12.50 CHF per meal, providing supervised midday meals for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Talentschule Surselva operates a public cantonal upper secondary school (Oberstufe) that combines regular academic education with structured talent development in sports and music. The core program enrolls approximately 30 students across three talent classes (TK1, TK2, TK3) using 12 individualized base timetables, supported by a proprietary Poly.Sport cross-training curriculum, a music program (theory, rhythmics, performance modules), and supervised learning workshops.

Product overview

Talentschule.Surselva operates as a talent-focused upper secondary school (Oberstufe) combining regular education with specialized talent development in sports and music. The core offering consists of Talent classes (Talentklassen) with approximately 30 students and 12 different base schedules. Supporting the core program are specialized modules including Poly.Sport (a proprietary polysport training system for broad athletic development), Poly.kids (early movement education), and a comprehensive Musik program (music theory, rhythmics, and performance modules). The school also maintains LernLAB, a Moodle-based learning management system providing digital course delivery and student collaboration. Additional services include supervised learning workshops (Lernateliers), personal coaching, flexible attendance policies, and a subsidized meal service through ARGO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LernLAB TSS: The school's digital learning platform powered by Moodle, used for online learning and course management.
• Poly.sport
• Poly.kids
• Förderverein Talentschule Surselva

Products and services

• TalentSchule.Surselva Core Program Main educational program combining school education with talent development in sports and music for upper secondary students (Oberstufe) with above-average training commitments, including specialized talent classes with tailored schedules, individualized instruction, personal coaching, and efficient foundational training.
• Poly.Sport Sports-crossing (sportartenübergreifend) foundational training program developed by the school, focusing on broad polysportivity, diverse movement patterns, knee and trunk stability, conditioning, coordination, individual training awareness, and injury prevention.
• Poly.kids Supplementary sports program for children from 4th or 5th grade onwards, introducing versatile movement experiences early to build a broad foundation in physical development.
• Musik (Music Program) Musical talent support program including 3 lessons of music theory, 2 lessons of rhythmics, and 3 modules (Musical, Theater, and Promotion); theory covers music history, harmony, composition, ear training, and style studies, with rhythmics developing timing and rhythm fundamentals.
• LernLAB (Moodle Learning Platform) School's digital learning management system (LMS) based on Moodle providing course categories including English, German, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Spaces/Times/Societies, Poly.Sport, Visual Arts, Media and Informatics, Career Orientation, Individualization, and Ethics/Religions/Communities, available in German, English, Italian, and Romansh Sursilvan.
• Lernateliers (Learning Workshops) Supervised learning sessions where students can catch up or prepare for material, also serving exam preparation, career guidance, and coaching conversations; a dedicated Polysport learning workshop is offered for targeted training.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coray Holzbau AGminorOthersLocal construction company in Surselva specializing in carpentry and timber construction. Has employed former students of the school.
• Menzli SportminorOthersLocal sports equipment retailer providing sponsorship support to the school.
• Swiss OlympiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports federation providing official recognition and support for the school's sports talent development program. The school displays Swiss Olympic approved partner logo.
• Das Regionalspital SurselvaminorOthersRegional hospital in Surselva providing medical support services as part of the school's medical concept for performance-oriented students.
• Vitafit Training AGminorOthersFitness training facility providing support for the school's athletic development programs.
• Das Bildungszentrum SurselvacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution in the Surselva region that collaborates on educational matters, as the Talent school shares facilities with Schule Ilanz/Glion.
• ARGO IlanzcoreOthersResidential facility for people with disabilities that provides supervised midday meals for students, located within 5 minutes walking distance from the school.
• Gemeinde Ilanz/GlionminorOthersThe municipality provides infrastructure and administrative support for the school located within its jurisdiction.
• Laax (Weiss答案格式问题)minorOthersResort municipality in the region supporting the school's activities.
• Sportamt GraubündencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal sports authority responsible for overseeing the admission process, talent identification, and coordination of sports talent schools throughout Graubünden.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Eliteschulen des Sports (Germany): Network of elite sports schools in Germany combining competitive sports training with regular schooling. Comparable in structure and philosophy, with cross-border relevance for German-speaking students.
• Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln: German Sports University Cologne offering sport-integrated academic programs. Comparable as a higher-tier institution integrating elite sport with academic education, though at university rather than secondary level.
• Swiss Olympic Partner Schools Network: National network of Swiss Olympic approved partner schools that combine elite sports with education. Comparable as a broader incumbent ecosystem with shared accreditation and federation backing.

Direct peers

• Schule Ilanz/Glion: Public primary/secondary school sharing facilities with Talentschule Surselva in Ilanz. Closest local peer given shared infrastructure and overlap in student body; differs by offering standard rather than talent-focused programs.
• Talent School Graubünden (other locations): Other cantonal talent schools in Graubünden overseen by Sportamt Graubünden through the same admission process. Closest direct comparables given shared cantonal governance and student pool.
• Sportgymnasium Austria: Austrian sports high schools (Oberstufenrealgymnasium mit Sport-Schwerpunkt) offering combined academic and athletic programs. Comparable dual-pillar model serving the German-speaking talent-education market.
• Bildungszentrum Surselva: Regional educational institution collaborating with Talentschule Surselva on educational matters. Comparable as a Surselva-based secondary education provider serving the same regional market.
• Sportschule Davos: Swiss cantonal sports talent school combining upper secondary education with athletic development. Directly comparable as a Swiss Olympic-affiliated talent school serving the same student profile with similar dual-academic-and-sport structure.

Emerging players

• Königsklasse Musik+Sport: Emerging niche programs combining music and sport talent development. Conceptually similar dual-pillar approach, though typically operating as extracurricular support rather than full secondary schools.

Others

• J+S (Jugend und Sport): Swiss federal youth sports program that supports sports talent development pathways. Comparable as an enabling ecosystem partner for Swiss talent schools, though it operates as a national training/coordination program rather than a school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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